Question

When the internet first launched, it was slow, clogged up phone lines and was most certainly not cheap. In fact, most Internet service providers (ISP) charged a flat rate access fee that included 20 hours a month of internet time. After twenty-hours of use, the ISP’s charged an additional per-hour fee. Suppose in 1995, Charter charged a flat rate of $39.95 for the first twenty hours of service and an additional per-hour charge of $5.99.a. How much would a Charter bill for 18 hours of internet used be in 1995? b. How much would a Charter bill for 28 hours of internet used be in 1995?

Answer 1

from the question, we were told in 1995, Charter charged a flat rate of

$39.95 for the first twenty hours.

and an additional per hour charge of $5.99

if,

for 20 hours = 39.95

therefore for 1 hour = 39.95/20

so for 18 hours = 39.95/20 X 18.95/20

so for 18 hours = 9

so,

to get the amount Charter bill for 18 hours in 1995 is,

39.95 x 18/20

= 39.95 x 0.9

= $35.955

so Charter bill for 18 hours of internet used in 1995 is $35.955

ould bill for 28 hours is

so, what Charter would